Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. An opportunity to help build a more mature, resilient, and capability-driven risk culture across the Department. Temporary (Up to 6 months) full-time opportunity . Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported. Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 super. The role The Risk Officer role focuses on helping the department strengthen its risk culture by supporting teams to apply the Risk Management Framework in practical, consistent ways. It involves working closely with stakeholders to improve the quality of risk information, guide risk assessments, and build capability through training, workshops and ongoing advice. The role also contributes to improving systems, processes and reporting so the organisation can better understand and respond to its risks. A key part of the job is balancing accuracy and quality with the need to deliver timely, fit‑for‑purpose guidance in a busy and varied operating environment. The Risk Officer works to maintain consistent risk practices across diverse teams and locations, while supporting continuous improvement, encouraging regular review of risk registers and business continuity plans, and helping uplift overall risk maturity across the department. For more information read the full Role Description: Risk Officer What you will bring to the role Strong knowledge of risk management, governance and internal control principles, with experience applying these across varied business environments. The ability to build productive relationships and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels to influence better risk practices. A collaborative, proactive approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and enhancing risk maturity across the organisation. Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills, enabling you to provide practical, fit‑for‑purpose advice and challenge assumptions where needed. Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, allowing you to manage competing demands while delivering high‑quality, timely outcomes. Key knowledge and experience Knowledge of corporate governance, internal control, and risk management principles and practices and exposure to a wide range of enterprise operations and activities Experience in delivering corporate governance and risk management services Some knowledge and understanding of government processes, public sector management, and NSW public sector legislation. What is an essential requirement: Tertiary qualifications in governance, risk management or related disciplines; or equivalent experience. Join us If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications close at 11:55PM on Tuesday 10 March 2026 Should you require further information about the role please contact Matthew Williams on matthew.williams@dpie.nsw.gov.au To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here. If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1. We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'. If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.
